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Suzanne Seyghal Buckingham

@curlyadventurer.bsky.social

Ever-adventuring comms & copywriter sort with a soft spot for bikes, beats & Bite-Back. Cat whisperer, unrepentant Toblerone addict & former country collector. Not a cyclist, just a normal person in normal clothes who happens to use a bike to get about.

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A deliciously synthtastic night of 80s-esque nostalgia & joyous melancholia, Nation of Language style.✨

13.11.2025 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Litter pick taking place in Fairfield on Saturday 15 November

Litter pick taking place in Fairfield on Saturday 15 November

Next Fairfield litter pick coming up on Saturday 15 November from 2-3pm in Central Kingston - all welcome! #GreenerKingston #Norbiton

03.11.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunset & supermoon rise on Kingston's Cambridge Road Estate in Norbiton...

07.10.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cycling really does give you wings! Watching a toddler soar up front whilst a retired tandem duo found their turbo mode was a definite ride highlight. Magical to see bikes bring out the joy in everyone, at every age, on this fun Kingston ride. @londoncycling.bsky.social @kingstoncycling.bsky.social

23.09.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Driving theory tests to include CPR and defibrillator training from 2026 - Emergency Services Times Learner drivers across the UK will soon be tested on enhanced first aid skills, as the DVSA announces plans to expand the driving theory test from 2026 to include CPR content and questions on using de...

Having attended CPR / defib training on Monday, plans to include it in UK driving theory tests seem inspired. Next step to make the Dutch Reach a mandatory part of driving tests too rather than just a Highway Code recommendation..? #SaferRoads #Cycling
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15.08.2025 11:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Kingston Cycling Campaign can help people plan and practice routes, whether to work, school or anywhere else.

Kingston Cycling Campaign can help people plan and practice routes, whether to work, school or anywhere else.

If #cycletoworkday has got you thinking about your regular commute, we can help you plan & practice a bike-friendly route to work! Get in touch or sign up to the @londoncycling.bsky.social Cycle Buddies scheme to build your cycling confidence & get more active. kingstoncycling.org.uk/rides-2/rout...

07.08.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Full Cycle in New Malden are offering two Under 18s bike maintenance workshops this summer

Full Cycle in New Malden are offering two Under 18s bike maintenance workshops this summer

Great opportunity for children to pick up practical life skills this summer in Kingston, because you're never too young to learn how to take care of your own bike.

25.07.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Will Norman speaking at the Share The Joy first birthday celebration

Will Norman speaking at the Share The Joy first birthday celebration

Will Norman tonight on how London Cycling Campaign's Share The Joy fund helps communities: "The people using London's cycle networks still don't represent the city. We have to ensure the benefits are felt by everyone in our city to enable everyone from every background to feel cycling is for them."

17.07.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was LOTS of fun! Looking forward to the next family-friendly ride already - more info on tiny.cc/FunRideSept25.

25.06.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also because - for style-over-substance reasons - there remains zero signage to say what the structure is for, meaning many Kingston residents still don't even know it exists, & rail users mistake it for a station entrance every single day... πŸ€¦πŸ½β€β™€οΈ

25.06.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you take Kingston's council leader out for a ride meeting and a driver demonstrates exactly why so many people won't feel confident using a bike locally until cycle lanes aren't seen as a handy parking spot...

28.04.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Human Forest bike left in the middle of Richmond Park

Human Forest bike left in the middle of Richmond Park

Lost in a forest? What's the cure. Human Forest bike spotted trying to blend into Richmond Park yesterday...

28.04.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun to finally get to test out Hammersmith Bridge's new cycle and pedestrian lanes as I biked to Beck for a sonically beautiful show at the Albert Hall tonight. πŸš²πŸ’šπŸ•Ί

19.04.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SWR trains doesn't understand how to create straps that hold bikes safely

SWR trains doesn't understand how to create straps that hold bikes safely

Has any cyclist travelling on SWR trains EVER worked out how these ridiculous not-quite-velcro pseudo-straps actually work? Barely stretch to the second bike & definitely never stick together long enough to hold either... 😀

18.04.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"The number one barrier to cycling is consistently feeling safe on the road. [...] Gender should never play a role in whether or not people feel able to choose to cycle."

Yup. πŸ‘†πŸ’―

31.03.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like the article links to www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

24.03.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
You're never too old to ride a bike in the Netherlands

You're never too old to ride a bike in the Netherlands

Just 5 minutes in Dordrecht was more than enough to disprove the popular British myth that over 60 is too old to cycle. In fact, the 30-60 age group in the Netherlands ride the least, and Dutch women generally use a bike more than men. πŸ’ͺπŸš²πŸ‘΅

23.03.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Traffic signs and plastic barriers seem to regularly block Kingston's cycle lanes

Traffic signs and plastic barriers seem to regularly block Kingston's cycle lanes

These photos, taken yesterday, seems a pretty accurate representation of the respect given to cycle lanes across Kingston at the moment, which seem more regularly blocked than I remember. [FYI @kingstoncycling.bsky.social]

21.03.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A harsh but sadly fair question...

20.03.2025 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Kingston recycling centre is open to people on foot or bike every Saturday and Sunday from 3.15-4pm

Kingston recycling centre is open to people on foot or bike every Saturday and Sunday from 3.15-4pm

The joy of adding a dead tree* to garden table & sofa on the ever-growing list of things I've taken to the dump on my festival trolley during one of Kingston Council's 45min pedestrian / cyclist weekend windows...

* balanced on two giant bags of hedge clippings for added suburban satisfaction

16.03.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😞 big fat biking boo...

16.03.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great that they've finally removed the car. But clearly too much to expect them to tidy up the barriers and actually leave the path safe to negotiate...! 🫣

14.03.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a touching ceremony honouring the life of @timcyclesthecoast.bsky.social this afternoon. Far too many parallels with my own brother's life. I like to think they've formed the most formidable yet friendly bike-touring pub quiz team wherever their travels have taken them. Top Guns together. βœ¨πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈπŸ’”

14.03.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™€(tho impressed you went back!)

02.03.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

SO lucky! Tho weirdly we've been luckier with the weather in winter than summer - the unpredictable joys of Britain! πŸ˜„

02.03.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! Always fun to introduce people to some of the great traffic-free / cycle-friendly routes on their doorstep! πŸ₯°

02.03.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Smiles all round in today's spring sunshine!

02.03.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Perfect weather for a litter pick - join us from 2-3pm in Kingston's Fairfield today!

01.03.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Summer rain. Delicious. πŸ•ΊπŸ½β˜€οΈπŸŒ§οΈπŸ’ƒπŸ½

01.03.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They definitely just rediscovered where they keep the red paint!

28.02.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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